NASCAR'S Championship Weekend Sprint Cup Series, November 14th-16th, Homstead Miami Speedway

NASCAR's Championship Weekend, Jimmie Johnson Sets NASCAR Record
November 14th-16th, 2008. Homestead Miami Raceway. This years NASCAR'S Sprint Cup Series concluded the Ford Championship Weekend. Carl Edwards led the race to win 157 laps at Homstead Miami Speedway and was the fastest. His speed was not enough, Edwards won the race but steady driving Johnson won the Sprint Cup Title and a place in NASCAR'S record books. This was Jimmie Johnson's 3rd consecutive championship with a 15th place run - beating Edwards by 69 points. Jimmie is the first NASCAR driver in history to do this since Carl Yarborough won three consecutive titles 30 years ago.
Johnson's consistent driving of his No. 48 Hendrick Lowe's Motorsport Chevrolet is a valuable key to his success. It would be no surprise to fans if Jimmie sets a world record in 2009 by being the only driver to win 4 straight championships.

Jimmie's Charity:
Jimmie Johnson and his wife Chandra launched the Jimmie Johnson Foundation in 2006. The Jimmie Johnson Foundation is dedicated to assisting children, families and communities in need throughout the United States. The foundation strives to help everyone, particularly children, pursue their dreams.
The Jimmie Johnson Foundation supports charitable organizations that further the mission of the foundation, including the Current Make-A-Wish Foundation, the American Red Cross, and Habitat For Humanity. To learn more go to http://www.jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org

Story by Sara Herbert-Galloway
Photos by Justin Galloway
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